Bakayoko has been one of the most sought-after midfielders in the world this summer, and at only 22-years-old can only get better and better.

The Frenchman moves to West London on the back of a fine season at Stade Louis II, storming to Ligue 1 triumph and reaching the semi-final stage of the Champions League alongside the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Bernardo Silva and Fabinho.

Bakayoko scored Monaco’s winning goal against Man City in the Champions League in March

Bakayoko has been described as a “less flashy” and more defensive version of Paul Pogba, and will slot into Chelsea’s midfield alongside Kante as a replacement for the outgoing Nemanja Matic – who is also wanted by United.

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